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Concept studies are generally the first stage in assessing the potential of a project and developing a viable solution to help attract finance for the next stages of development.

The Pre-Feasibility Study is arguably the most important stage in the study process. The PFS provides the opportunity to optimize the project and choose a basis of design that aligns with the owner’s objectives, provides improved returns and reduces risk. All material technical parameters should be identified to allow reporting to the major CRIRSCO codes.

The Feasibility Study is the most costly stage and generally only one option is taken to this level of detail. By this stage all material risks should be identified and mitigated providing a project with a sound basis for making the investment decision.

Effective study management is crucial at all levels to ensure cost effective results that match the level of input data available. Matching the study confidence level with the Ore Reserve estimation, listing documents and critical reviews is essential.

Mark can manage studies at all confidence levels for clients or consulting groups.

Effective mine design incorporates Modifying Factors from all parts of a project, not just mine planning. This is becoming more important as stakeholder expectations increase and reporting Codes are adjusted to suit.

Mark’s operations and consulting experience provides an ideal base for developing and reviewing project designs that integrate with overall minesite plans, as well as supervising the construction and commissioning of mining operations as owner’s representative.

Operations review and management leads to improve outcomes in the pit. Improved safety, increased productivity and reduced cost of production are key drivers.

Mark has been-there-and-done-that, providing solid experience for management and commissioning of operations.

As a Fellow of the AusIMM, Mark Chesher has extensive experience in reporting to major CRIRSCO codes and developing Competent Person’s Reports for listing.

Mark prepared the technical aspects of:

• The PJSC Polyus listing on the LSE in 2017

• The Danakali Limited listing on the LSE in 2018

• The Telfer operations as part of the Newcrest listing on the TSX in 2012

CMC is also associated with Plusmining Business Intelligence Services providing regular reports on a range of topics relevant to the Global Resources industry, and in particular Australian mining companies with an interest in the Latin American Economic and Political climate, the Lithium Industry, the Copper Industry and Exploration and Development Projects in South America. Plusmining also consults to clients on specific topics such as commodity markets, benchmark studies, strategic analysis, socioeconomic and public policy studies.

Mark Chesher provides technical input to some of these reports and studies as a Senior Technical Advisor.